Shohei Ono / Plant Pot Small A

The new glaze "Shirogane" by contemporary ceramic artist Shohei Ono brings out the strong texture of the clay itself while possessing a beautiful and serene expression that embodies a sense of transparency and freshness. Depending on the angle of light, it displays a variety of expressions where simplicity and elegance intertwine, with each view being unique.

Shohei Ono maintains a rare production approach, personally digging clay from the mountains and handcrafting even the raw materials for the glaze from scratch. The vessels created with his unique techniques and rigorous firing carry a generous and powerful presence, embodying a coexistence of softness and ruggedness that is characteristic of his work.

The Shirogane glazed planter is a precious piece specially made by Shohei Ono for Rurbanism. His planter works are rarely presented in solo exhibitions, and opportunities for them to circulate in the market are extremely limited, making them highly rare pieces.

In the future, Rurbanism will introduce a variety of works including Shohei Ono's planters.

Shohei Ono
Born in 1985 in Aichi Prefecture. Currently creating pottery in Kochi Prefecture, Kami City.
Growing up under his father, ceramic artist Teppei Ono, he continues to create while deeply engaging with nature, digging clay from the mountains and preparing glaze materials from scratch after becoming independent.

The vessels, born from a certain weight when held and a generous shape, harbor a quiet tension beneath their simplicity, giving a powerful presence to the space itself beyond daily life. They serve not only as dishes for serving food but also show a new expression as art pieces when used for arranging flowers or placed like objects, captivating the hearts of viewers.